Endocrine System Disorders - Diabetes Pt 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Some of the major complications of uncontrolled diabetes are:
A
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Stroke
- Nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy)
- Blindness (diabetic retinopathy)
- Foot ulcers or wounds that don’t heal
- Infections of resistant organisms
- Amputations (removal of part of a limb)
- Kidney failure
2
Q
What are some lifestyle modifications that can prevent diabetes and helps avoid chronic complications?
A
- Balanced diet
- Decreased consumption of sugars
- Exercise
- Maintaining healthy weight
3
Q
What are symptoms of diabetes?
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- Feeling very thirsty all the time
- Frequent urination
- Extreme fatigue or tiredness
- Weight loss
- Blurred vision
- Tingling pain or numbness in hands or feet
- Cuts or bruises that are slow to heal
